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Here you can stroll around in small shops

On the ground of the 'Monastery Clonmacnoise' stands the Cathedral Temple McDermot. The north doorway often called the "Whispering Arch", dating to the mid-15th century. This ornate Gothic doorway dating to the fifteenth century is apparently a popular spot for wedding proposals. Folklore has it that the doorway once had a very unusual use: Lepers would stand at one side of the doorway and whisper their sins into the half pipe in the architrave. The priest would stand at the other side of the arch, far enough away to avoid infection, listening to the confession emerging from the architrave. https://www.sonicwonders.org/clonmacnoise-whispering-arch/ The cathedral is the largest of the churches at Clonmacnoise. Rory O'Connor, the last High King of Ireland, was buried near the altar in 1198, joining his father Turlough. Most of the graves currently seen in the church are those of the Coghlan family, whose patriarch extensively rebuilt the cathedral in the mid-seventeenth century.

Entry to the canal greenway is here at this bridge.

Leisurely tour through the castle gardens.

Birr Castle is a large privately owned castle which is the home of the 7th Earl of Rosse and his family so much of the residential areas of the castle are not open to the public. However the grounds and gardens are and this includes the on site science museum and café. Not any science museum though it is actually Ireland's Historic Science Centre. Here is also a reflecting telescope which was at one stage the largest in the world called the Leviathan. All in all it is very impressive, if you have the time go and see and visit.

The sculptures and the whole sculpture display concept at the Lough Boora Parklands are awesome. It is meant to remind you that this are was once a peat bog and a lot of harvesting was done here. The amazing Sky Train sculpture is a reminder that they even used trains to transport the peat.

Rarely does an imitation spread more magic than the original. But it is definitely the case here, as the replica is in the original location and the overall effect is much more magnificent than an exhibition in a museum hall.

Birr Castle has been the seat of the Parsons family since 1620. The place was named Parsonstown after them until the late 19th century, when it was renamed Birr.